Which Team Will Become the Next ‘NFL Dynasty?’

There are a handful of teams that are simply an NFL Dynasty. Teams such as the New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys have won the most Super Bowls over the years. But, times are changing. There's a new wave of teams that are getting lots of attention and winning games. So, which team will become the next NFL dynasty?

BleacherReport.com has a new feature out taking a crack at which teams could be among the next NFL Dynasty teams. Let's get No. 1 out of the way. I'm actually shocked. First of all, this team is already a dynasty of sorts. To me, an article such as this should picked teams that haven't had consistent success over the years as being teams that could become the next dynasty. But, writer and NFL expert Kristopher Knox puts the San Francisco 49ers as the team with the next chance of being the next NFL dynasty. Hey, I'm an NFL expert, too, and have my own NFL podcast. But, even if I don't agree with his No. 1 pick, I have to say that I agree with most of the other choices. So, he has the 49ers as No. 1, but does admit that, "The 49ers are potentially closer to the end of their window than any other team on this list," because they're likely to be $23.4 million over the cap in the next offseason and have an aging roster. But, he puts them at the top of the tally because they were already one win away from a Super Bowl, and he thinks that could happen again soon. He also has a lot of faith in young quarterback Brock Purdy to help the franchise for the next decade.

No. 2 on the tally is a team I would have chosen, too: the Detroit Lions. Granted, I'm in Detroit, so there's that. But, here, Knox gives head coach Dan Campbell props for really changing the team's culture since he took over in 2021. He notes that "On paper, the Lions have one of the most complete rosters in the NFL, and they locked up key players like Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Penei Sewell this offseason." He adds, and this is important, that Detroit has managed all of this without impacting cap flexibility. He also notes that the Lions have a good mix of young and veteran talent. Finally, because of Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott being a free agent in 2025 and Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford getting past his mid-30s, "the Lions are better poised than either of those teams to be the NFC's next dynasty," he adds. I love it. Looking further down on the tally, the Houston Texans are No. 3 and the Philadelphia Eagles are No. 4. Finally, and this one pains me, but the Green Bay Packers are No. 5. Contact me with your thoughts on the next NFL dynasty.

Although the Super Bowl is behind us, there are still plenty of football subjects to dive into. Of course, the combine, free agency, and the draft are all approaching. However, in addition, there are a few NFL teams who have hinted at wearing new uniforms next season.

Typically, a full unveiling of these fresh threads comes in late spring or summer once the schedule is out and new players are on the roster. Still, there are some things we already know. Part of this has to do with licensing agreements. The NFL and Nike (their official uniform partner) need to go through certain protocols in order for new uniforms to be allowed. At times, this can take a few years. So, in short, preparation for these expected uniform changes began long ago.

Present-day NFL allows for teams to have their typical home and away set and the alternate look. Often, this is a nod to a throwback uniform that was a fan-favorite years ago. For example, in 2023, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers brought back the special edition creamsicle uniform.

Before we take a look at the NFL teams that will be sporting a new uniform look in 2024, let's address a related topic.

Again, this is easier said than done, but here are a few suggestions for teams that can use an upgrade. First, the New York Giants should make their throwback look permanent. This sports the "Giants" logo on the helmet with the red and white striped jersey sleeve the team wore in the '80s and '90s. Bringing back the red alternate jersey then allows for the special look twice a year. The same argument can be made for the Philadelphia Eagles. When you have that sharp "Kelly Green" set, there is no reason not to wear them at any opportunity. As for a complete overhaul, let's suggest the Indianapolis Colts go back to the drawing board. The white horseshoe helmet works (just change the facemask to blue), but the jersey and pants are stale. Less can be more these days with uni designs, so how about adding a little life here? At least the jersey can be as exciting as the future franchise quarterback, Anthony Richardson.

Those three thoughts may be long shots. However, these are not. Here are the four teams we expect to rock new uniforms looks next season.

Let's call it Aaron Rodgers 2.0. It's definitely not a bad idea to try this experiment all over again. With Rodgers back from a gut-wrenching injury, 2024 could be what fans expected 2023 to be. Perhaps having extreme patience will make the wait worthwhile. The assumption is that the Jets new uniforms, which will be unveiled in April, will resemble the "Legacy" look.

With the offensive rookie of the year in C.J. Stroud being the face of the franchise, this feels like the perfect time for the Texans to change up their look. Aside from the red alternative helmet and jersey, their previous uniform set did fall victim to the Colts' disease of just too boring. Let's just hope they don't get too flashy. The Tennessee Titans twice wore their Houston Oilers throwbacks in 2023. It has been revealed that the Texans are now doing the right thing and incorporating this iconic H-Town Blue color into the new look.

This should fall into the category of adjustments instead of a completely new look. There has been a ton of speculation already. We do believe the orange jersey will sustain. The biggest challenge the team has had with their current look is the slash-style "stripe" on the pants that don't mix and match. So, 2024 will feature a new QB in Denver, sporting the updated look.

This one flies under the radar a bit. The Lions revealed the alternate blue helmets last year. Some wonder if the popular black jersey from the early 2000s will return. It would be unfortunate for the Lions to get too far away from their traditional blue, however a stronger color scheme might be just what the team needs to take that extra step. The black jersey option might also be a good match for Dan Campbell's MCDC Metallica fandom.